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Asset Allocation, GeopoliticsMiddle East Conflict
Coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran began on Saturday 28 February, while Iranian retaliation has spread across the region. Without any clearly stated intentions or objectives on the part of the United States of America, these events give rise to numerous hypotheses and uncertainties for the region in the coming months, as well as risks for investors. -
Equities, AI, Felix DemaeghtSoftware: Will AI trigger a SaaSpocalypse?
Artificial Intelligence agents are moving beyond assistance and into execution. The emergence of AI agents such as Claude Cowork has intensified a debate among investors: could parts of the SaaS ecosystem risk structural disintermediation?
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Explore our latest articles and comments. Updated regularly, this section offers diverse perspectives and insights. Easily filter by tags such as authors, themes, and formats to find what interests you. Dive in and discover our viewpoints.
Engaging with Luxury Brand Companies: A Conversation with Benjamin Chekroun
ESG, SRI, Benjamin Chekroun
Why are we engaging with companies on their supply chains?
Their supply chains have unique and high-risk elements. These come into focus was we look at our larger engagement campaign on supply chains generally.
Software: Will AI trigger a SaaSpocalypse?
Equities, AI, Felix Demaeght
Artificial Intelligence agents are moving beyond assistance and into execution. The emergence of AI agents such as Claude Cowork has intensified a debate among investors: could parts of the SaaS ecosystem risk structural disintermediation?
Alternative Investments
Alternatives remain solid through momentum shift
Global activity proved resilient into the new year as policy uncertainty around US trade eased from late-2025 peaks and the IMF nudged world growth forecasts modestly higher. Within the euro area, Q4 growth accelerated, but January PMIs were mixed – manufacturing stabilised while services softened, pointing to a slight loss of momentum at the start of 2026.
Equities
Constructive start to the year
European equities have remained in positive territory since our last Equity Committee, benefiting from diversification outside the US and improved macro signals. GDP growth accelerated in the final quarter of 2025.
Asset Allocation
Digital Divide
The major US equity indices have gone nowhere. Since the late-October peak in Technology, the S&P 500 has moved sideways, masking what has in fact been a decisive rotation. Energy has rallied more than 20%, Materials close to 20%, and Consumer Staples well into double digits. Technology, by contrast, is down roughly 11% over the same period.
Fixed Income, Emerging Markets
Emerging Market Debt outlook: what comes next after the rally?
Emerging market debt has treated investors well lately. Hard-currency sovereigns have benefited from high coupon yields, tighter spreads and a few well-timed recoveries, while corporates have followed a similar script — with high yield doing much of the heavy lifting.
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Monthly Coffee Break
Updated each month, this section provides expert analysis and strategic insights. Stay informed with our latest market perspectives and allocations.
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Alternative Investments, Monthly Coffee BreakAlternatives add value in a market looking for guidance in AI
Global macro conditions remained broadly constructive in February, although the backdrop was increasingly shaped by policy uncertainty and a more uneven regional growth mix. -
Fixed Income, Monthly Coffee BreakMore cautious stance in the near term
Market dynamics continue to be dominated by geopolitical developments and the evolution of the conflict in the Middle East, primarily via its impact on oil prices. -
Equities, Monthly Coffee BreakResilient markets amid geopolitical tensions
European equities have fallen significantly since our last Equity Committee held on 10 February.
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Find the latest research papers. Easily filter by tags such as authors, themes, and formats to access the information most relevant to you. Explore and enhance your understanding with Candriam's trusted research.
Tame risk, Fixed Income, Credit, Charudatta Shende
Embracing risk in credit: the Candriam approach
Explore Candriam’s disciplined approach to credit investing. Learn how issuer research, ESG integration and risk visibility help navigate volatility and construct resilient fixed income portfolios.
Research Paper, Lucia Meloni, Emma Miguel Unzue, ESG, SRI
Brand Values: Unravelling Luxury Goods Risks
If brand value is image, reputation, and a track record of quality, the higher the price of the product, the more important that image is for pricing and profit. And the more susceptible to negative news which might affect that image.
Research Paper, AI, Equities, Jean-Baptiste Sergeant, Johan Van der Biest, Ken Van Weyenberg
Disruptive technologies
The world of 2030 is already taking shape: AI assistants embedded in daily life, autonomous mobility, software-defined factories, digital twins, and smarter energy systems that optimise demand in real time.
Research Paper, Equities, Oncology, ESG, SRI, Servaas Michielssens
World Cancer Day : Innovation, Hope, and the Future of Oncology
Precision oncology is entering a new era—one defined by earlier detection, personalised treatment, and the growing potential for long-term remission or cure.
Research Paper, ESG, SRI, Marie Niemczyk, Benjamin Manent-Manent
The Forest We Ate: How Agriculture Consumes Biodiversity
The loss of biodiversity has financial and investment implications. While not-for-profits and investors such as ourselves are straining to actually quantify our risks, the qualitative indicators are mounting.
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